About Me

I am a firm believer that every child can and will learn. As a well-rounded and experienced career-changer, my decision to become a Teacher was grounded in passion & the genuine belief that I can make a difference in the world... one child at a time! Student-centered & personalized learning remains at the core of my educational philosophy, as I feel it is the responsibility of the educator to determine every child's unique strengths & abilities in order to understand how they learn best ... and then teach them accordingly! Upon graduating Villanova University in 2006 with a B.A. in Communications & Political Science, I spent nearly four years working in NYC as a Senior Associate Recruiter for a retained search firm. In 2010, I parted ways with the business world to pursue my dream of teaching and I haven't looked back! Motivaed, enthusiastic; professional & sharp - I am whole-heartedly committed to reaching every child and in doing such, I have successfully sparked a similar fire & relentless perserverence in my students! Over the course of the past two years, I gained significant experience working as a Teacher Assistant at West Elementary School in Long Beach, NY. Working one-on-one with an amazing student who has Autism fueled my desire and motivation to become the best in my field. I am a dual-certified classroom Teacher in Childhood and Special Education and recently earned my Masters of Science (M.S.) in Childhood & Students with Special Needs from Molloy College. As a tutor, I offer a refreshingly simple, yet creative approach to learning that targets each student as an individual. By means of proper assessment and appropriate research-based learning strategies, My goal as a tutor/educator is to not only broaden each child's breadth of knowledge, but also instill in them a genuine passion for learning as I strive to make learning relevant by bridging lesson content to every day life. Armed with a variety of local references and up-to-date best research practices & deep knowledge of the new Common Core State Standards, I assure you that I will make your child my priority - going above and beyond what it takes to meet their needs & reach success! One-on-one & small group tutoring expereince includes the following: Grades: K - 11 Subjects: SAT/PSAT (al parts), Reading (all skills /Sci & SS) Writing (all skills & Sci/SS) Phonics, Fluency, & Phonemic Awareness Skills: Test Prep (all levels), Studying Habbits, Organization, Classwork & Cognitive (critical thinking) Work Habbits, Self-regulation, etc. Disabiltiies: Dyslexia, Autism, Emotional, Behavior, Learning Disabilities, Oppositional Defiance Enrichment: Gifted & Talented Students, Advanced Students, etc. Please contact me with any questions! I look forward to hearing from you! (See References Below)